Andrew Carnegiersquo;s vision of transporting iron ore from his boats on Lake Erie to his Pittsburgh steel mills was realized when he obtained ownership of a series of railroad companies in the region. In 1900; these companies became the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad; which connected the Lake Erie ports of Erie; Pennsylvania; and Conneaut; Ohio; south to North Bessemer near Pittsburgh. Through vintage photographs; Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad highlights the railroad passenger excursions to Conneaut Lake Park and the steam and diesel locomotives used on the well-maintained line. The railroad continues to serve the steel industry today and in May 2004 was acquired by the Canadian National Railway.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mr. Siegel Has Done His HomeworkBy Ken T.Honestly. this book would be mostly of interest to those who grew up or lived in the town during the time specified. It may also interest those from Vailsburg and western Newark.Mr. Siegel had basically been the town historian. The book is loaded with photos (Some very early). text. and very early names from the past.Being born and living there 28 years. I found many details I hadnt realized. A very interesting. entertaining read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. IrvingtonBy Kathleen CiesielskiMy Dads family grew up here and his Uncles name is in it . He died as a Medic in the French and Algine war . Great read !1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Irvington NJBy Lock DoctorBook is as expected great read gave more information than I had known while living there still waiting for book on Olympic park
